Archive for January, 2008

A Language Learning Secret: Reset your Brain’s Filter…

Applying this secret is a paradox. Instead of having to learn something or instead of struggling to memorize something, you just have to “unlearn something.”

Spanish: The Logical and Natural Second Language for English-Speaking Americans

There are about 40 million folks of Hispanic origin in the US, and the US is rapidly overtaking Argentina and Spain for second place as the country with the most Spanish speakers. Only Mexico will have more Spanish speakers thant the US in a few more years.

In Foreign Language Learning, First You have to Pay Attention

So, what does it mean to be paying full attention when learning a language?

Spanish Language Learning Tools

Language Learners won’t learn Spanish just by listening to CDs, or by reviewing flash cards.
A grammar book, plastic review cards, or a Spanish phrase book won’t lead to language fluency or proper pronunciation, either. Language learners need to apply a combination of strategies and tactics to learn Spanish.

Learning Spanish

Learning a language such as Spanish can be easier than you expect. But, you need to beware of falling into the “Textbook Syndrome.” If you do, you will struggle forever instead of making language earning a joy.